Experience South America - Machu Picchu
April 10th, 2008Our journey in Peru gave us the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu which was built by the Incas around 1430. The setting is breathtaking and mystical. As we approached the site after many hairpin curves, Ruth Sawatzky said, “Can you feel the energy?” The magnitude of the Inca buildings and terraces was mind-boggling.
Our group stayed at the beautiful Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in the rain forest. Aaron and Winnie Lehman went on the 6:00 a.m. birdwatching tour. Many in the group enjoyed the orchid tour. There are more than 500 different species of orchids at Machu Picchu. Our guide said that we are in a cloud/rain forest; however, the warm rain added to the experience. After all, last week we were in the heat and dust of the Chaco in Paraguay. Our train ride back to Cusco, with a Peruvian fashion show by the staff, was enjoyable. Walter Dyck bought a beautiful sweater.
We will arrive back in North America tomorrow. Nettie Pankratz said, “What a great tour and a wonderful group to travel with!”
~ Wilmer Martin
